Piatt County Property Taxes

Piatt County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$253/mo escrow

#46 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.76%

vs. Illinois Avg9.3% above
vs. National Avg13% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$173,200

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,386

$282/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,419

$202/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#46

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Piatt County, Illinois

Piatt County taxes: Moderate by national standards

Piatt County's 1.76% effective tax rate ranks just slightly below the national median of 2.10%, placing it squarely in the middle of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $3,040 is 13% below the national median of $2,690, thanks partly to lower median home values.

Piatt above Illinois average, but not by much

At 1.76%, Piatt County's effective rate slightly exceeds Illinois' state average of 1.83%, putting it in the upper-middle range statewide. Its median property tax of $3,040 is just 9% above the state average, reflecting higher-than-average home values for the region.

Piatt has the highest rate in its peer group

Piatt County's 1.76% effective rate is the highest among its regional neighbors, exceeding Pike County (1.56%), Perry County (1.66%), and Putnam County (1.59%). Only compared to statewide averages does Piatt's burden appear moderate rather than elevated.

What a Piatt County homeowner pays

On the median home value of $173,200, the 1.76% effective rate means a typical homeowner pays around $3,040 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $3,386; without one, closer to $2,419—near the national average despite lower home values.

Appeal if your assessment seems high

Many Illinois homeowners, including those in Piatt County, pay taxes on inflated assessed values that don't match current market conditions. Filing a property tax appeal can help you challenge an overassessment and lower your annual tax burden.

How Piatt County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Piatt County$3,040
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Piatt County

1.76%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Piatt County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Piatt County, Illinois is 1.76%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Piatt County?
The median annual property tax payment in Piatt County is $3,040. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,386, while those without a mortgage pay $2,419.
How does Piatt County compare to the Illinois average?
Piatt County's effective tax rate of 1.76% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Piatt County is $3,040, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Piatt County, Illinois?
The median home value in Piatt County, Illinois is $173,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Piatt County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Piatt County's effective property tax rate of 1.76% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $3,040 is also comparable to the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Piatt County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Piatt County ranks #46 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.76% and median annual tax of $3,040, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.